Culture and Traditions Why You Don’t Need to Tip in Japan
Learn why tipping is not customary in Japan. Discover affordable dining, Japanese hospitality, and how to politely show appreciation without giving a tip.
Culture and Traditions Convenience Store Sweets Why Escalator Etiquette in Japan Surprises Tourists: Tokyo vs. Osaka
Discover the unique escalator etiquette in Japan. Learn why people stand on different sides in Tokyo and Osaka, and what tourists should know about this cultural habit.
Culture and Traditions The Japanese Art of Lining Up: Respect, Patience, and Personal Space
Discover the Japanese art of lining up. Learn how patience, fairness, and personal space make waiting in line a unique cultural experience for tourists.
Convenience Store Sweets Why Japanese People Strictly Follow Traffic Rules (And Why Tourists Should Too)
Discover why Japanese people strictly follow traffic rules—even at empty intersections. Learn why tourists should respect these rules to stay safe and enjoy Japan responsibly.
Culture and Traditions Why Japan Feels So Quiet: A Guide for Foreign Tourists
Discover why Japan feels so quiet to foreign tourists. Learn about Japanese culture, city planning, and etiquette that make streets, trains, and public spaces peaceful.
Culture and Traditions Shinkansen and the Maglev: Japan’s High-Speed Rail Surprises Foreign Tourists
Discover Japan’s high-speed Shinkansen and upcoming 500 km/h maglev train. Learn why foreign tourists are amazed and how Shizuoka delays impact this futuristic project.
Culture and Traditions Why Tokyo Disneyland Seems Strict About Disability Access: The Hidden Cultural and Historical Reasons
Why does Tokyo Disneyland seem so strict about disability access compared to other Disney parks? Discover the cultural reasons, Help Mark misuse, and unique history behind Japan’s most famous theme park.
Culture and Traditions Shopping in Japan: Why Eating Before Paying Could Be Shoplifting
Foreign tourists in Japan should never eat or drink before paying. Learn the cultural rules, legal risks, and how to avoid shoplifting charges.
Culture and Traditions Why Japanese People Eat Raw Eggs Safely: A Cultural and Culinary Surprise
Discover why eating raw eggs in Japan is safe. From strict hygiene management to traditional dishes like Tamago Kake Gohan and Sukiyaki, learn about this unique aspect of Japanese food culture.
Convenience Store Sweets Honkawa Public Restroom – A Unique Atomic Bomb Survivor Building in Hiroshima
Discover Honkawa Public Restroom, a unique Hiroshima bombed building. Situated near the Atomic Bomb Dome, it tells the story of survival and tragedy after the 1945 atomic bombing.